Mansfield

The author of the story "The Doll's House", Katherine Mansfield, was born in...

• England

• Scotland

• New Zealand

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In "The Doll's House" why did the other girls look down on the Kelveys?

• The other girls were jealous of their unusual, carefree lives.

• They did not conform to the beauty standards of the day.

• Their family were poor and considered to be very low class.

• They were boastful children who often misbehaved.

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In "The Doll's House" why was it so wrong for the girls to even speak to the Kelveys?

• The Kelveys wore cheap clothes.

• The Kelveys were not respected or thought highly of.

• The Kelveys had poor performance in learning.

• The Kelveys spoke a different language.

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In "The Doll's House", which of the following most likely drives Kezia's attempt to let the Kelvey girls see the doll house?

• her rebellious nature

• her need to show off

• her desire to be kind

• her wish to act superior

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What main criticism does this story "The Doll's House" offer about the class system that prevailed in the place and time of its setting?

• the class system created a sense of responsibility in the upper class

• the class system brought physical hardship to the lower classes

• the class system was governed mainly by women

• the class system could be cruel to the lower class

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What does this story "The Doll's House" suggest about the way that most people feel when they demean or insult other people?

• They feel pleased and superior

• They feel guilty and embarassed

• They feel completely indifferent

• They feel upset with themselves.

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What is one likely meaning of the symbol of the doll's house in the story?

• social status

• creativity

• foolish ideas

• unpleasantness

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Who wrote The Doll's House?

• Katherine Mansfield

• Gabriel Marquez

• William Golding

• John Steinbeck

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In which of Katherine Mansfield's stories does the character Laura appear?

• The Garden Party

• The Doll's House

• Bliss

• Prelude

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What is a common theme in Katherine Mansfield's works?

• Adventure and exploration

• Social class and isolation

• Science fiction

• Historical events

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